Manila, Philippines, Might 26, 2024 – Australia punched of their semis slot after an exhilarating 3-1 win (26-24, 25-23, 25-27, 31-29) in opposition to Iran within the Preliminary Spherical of the 2024 AVC Problem Cup on Sunday on the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Avenging defeat of their final encounter throughout the 2023 AVC Problem Cup in Surabaya, Australia outplayed Iran within the Pool A of the Manila version, dominating the match with 69 assaults, 12 blocks and 11 service aces.
Caitlin Tipping in all probability performed the match of her life, with a whopping 34-point haul to assist the Volleyroos key in a Remaining 4 look.
Iran began sturdy within the first set, getting the wing and the center assault activated. They confirmed a lot selection of their offense, which brought about them to principally maintain the lead. Captain Aytak Salamat continued to be relied upon, whereas Shaghayegh Hassankhani supported by scoring from the flanks. Mobina Ghafarian made a number of sequences rely as she scored from the center for essential performs.
Australia picked up their tempo as they carried out higher from the service line. They patiently crawled again into the set, constructing their momentum from every sustained rally or every accomplished counter-attack.
Iran fell into the identical scenario, the place they established a good lead, however would lose grip of their tempo. Whereas they have been in a position to prolong the fourth set, they have been unable to shut out to their favor.
Australian hitters Tipping and Emma Burton stepped up throughout breaks that in the end dictated the result of the match,
With Sunday’s win, Australia have now improved their place from 2023’s sixth-place end, and can goal for a spot on the podium of their second time to take part within the championship.
The taking part groups will take a a lot wanted relaxation and restoration day earlier than heading the semi-finals on Tuesday. The Finals set on Wednesday will decide the group to qualify for the Volleyball World Challenger Cup on July 4-7, 2024 in Manila, Philippines.
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